10 Jobs That Make Opening Day Possible

Get in the game

Hall of
Famer Willie Mays waves to fans as he is introduced by San Francisco
Giants announcers Jon Miller and Dave Flemming at a Milwaukee Brewers
game in May 2012.

By Rachel Zupek Farrell

Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may not know
this, but -- it's March. Which means that April -- and baseball season
-- is around the corner. And that means a certain group of people have
to get back to work.

From your buddies who walk the aisles with stadium fare to the folks
making magic happen on the field, here are 10 jobs that make opening day
possible.

1. Agent* What they do: Agents represent various athletes and negotiate such deals as pay, endorsements and employment.Pay: Varies depending on the agent's players' salaries

2. BartenderWhat they do: You know what they do. In fact, you
probably know what they do, where they live and their favorite color
after a few trips to the bar.Pay: About $9 an hour, plus tips

3. CoachWhat they do: Teach players the skills they need to be
better at baseball. There are several coaches on the team, including
pitching and hitting coaches, as well as base and bullpen coaches.Pay: $150,000 - $700,000 per season, according to a 2011 article in The Wall Street Journal

4. Concession stand workerWhat they do: Whether it's walking up and down the
aisles with hot dogs or serving up Dippin' Dots behind the counter,
concession stand workers provide customer service, food preparation and
more.Pay: About $8.84 an hour

5. General managerWhat they do: Most major league head coaches also serve as the general manager, overseeing the baseball team in its entirety.Pay: Approximately $1 million per year, which varies based on tenure, experience, location and success

6. Grounds maintenance workerWhat they do: They're the ones making sure the field
and its surroundings look pristine -- the grass is cut short enough, the
ivy has been watered and dirt has been smoothed. Well, before it gets
ripped up again.Pay: $23,970

7. ScoutWhat they do: Most of the players wouldn't be there
without the help of a scout. They're the ones finding the best baseball
players in the world to recruit for the big leagues.Pay: $28,360

8. Broadcaster and/or announcerWhat they do: Provide commentary and play-by-plays of the game via television or radio.Pay: $26,230

9. UmpireWhat they do: Umpires are those folks behind home plate calling pitches and plays, making sure everyone follows the rules.Pay: $23,290

10. Camera operatorWhat they do: For those who couldn't get tickets to the
game (or who have seats in the nosebleeds), camera operators shoot the
game and broadcast it on local TV stations and on TVs within the
stadium.Pay: $40,300